# 16-219 Ch. 14: Ch. 14: National Fuel Gas Code

> Maine · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_CMR_16_219_14

## Section

- **Citation:** 16-219 Ch. 14
- **Heading:** Ch. 14: National Fuel Gas Code
- **Jurisdiction:** Maine
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Code of Maine Rules / 16-219 Office of the Commissioner / Ch. 14

## Text

SUMMARY: This rule incorporates by reference the National Fire Protection Association Code #54, National Fuel Gas Code.
1.	This rule incorporates by reference the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Code #54, National Fuel Gas Code, 2021 Edition. All rights reserved by the National Fire Protection Association. Copies of NFPA Standards are available through the National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, .
2.	Exclusions & Amendments
A.	Section 12.6.5.1 shall be amended by adding the following language: “An existing connection of a solid fuel burning appliance to a chimney flue to which another appliance burning oil or solid fuel is connected for any chimney existing and in use prior to February 2, 1998 shall be permitted as long as sufficient draft is available for each appliance, the chimney is lined and structurally intact and a carbon monoxide detector is installed in the building near a bedroom.”

## Nearby sections

- [16-219 Ch. 1 Ch. 1: Fee Schedule for Plans Examination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_CMR_16_219_1.md)
- [16-219 Ch. 2 Ch. 2: Rules Establishing Criteria for Approval of Smoke Detectors](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_CMR_16_219_2.md)
- [16-219 Ch. 3 Ch. 3: Fire Prevention Code](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_CMR_16_219_3.md)
- [16-219 Ch. 4 Ch. 4: Water-based Fire Protection Systems](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_CMR_16_219_4.md)
- [16-219 Ch. 5 Ch. 5: Portable Fire Extinguishers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_CMR_16_219_5.md)
- [16-219 Ch. 6 Ch. 6: Fire Extinguishing Systems](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_CMR_16_219_6.md)
- [16-219 Ch. 10 Ch. 10: Stationary Combustion Engines and Gas Turbines](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_CMR_16_219_10.md)
- [16-219 Ch. 14 Ch. 14: National Fuel Gas Code](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_CMR_16_219_14.md)
- [16-219 Ch. 15 Ch. 15: Fire Protection Rules for Medical Facilities and Equipment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_CMR_16_219_15.md)
- [16-219 Ch. 16 Ch. 16: Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_CMR_16_219_16.md)
- [16-219 Ch. 17 Ch. 17: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_CMR_16_219_17.md)
- [16-219 Ch. 19 Ch. 19: Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_CMR_16_219_19.md)
- [16-219 Ch. 20 Ch. 20: Fire Safety in Buildings and Structures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_CMR_16_219_20.md)
- [16-219 Ch. 21 Ch. 21: Tents Grandstands, Air Supported Structures for Places of Assembly](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ME_CMR_16_219_21.md)

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